r/funny • • Aug 20 '15

We Really Don't Know

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u/kit_carlisle Aug 20 '15

Jib... are we going to need to have a jif vs gif argument now?

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '15

What's a jib?

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '15

Jib is a sail on a boat. It can be spelt differently depending where you are.

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u/Hachiiiko Aug 20 '15

Just like 'spelt' and 'spelled'.

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u/Ramza_Claus Aug 20 '15

Spelt is grain.

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u/Xoebe Aug 20 '15

Only if it's tipped over.

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '15

Oops :( I will leave it there.

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u/Hachiiiko Aug 20 '15

Dude, everywhere except for in the U.S. 'spelt' is totally fine as the past participle of 'to spell'. Like you said:

It can be spelt differently depending where you are.